Field Guide to Your Own Backyard

By John Hanson Mitchell

Book Overview

"If there is grass and a few scraggling trees, there will be wildlife," suggests John Hanson Mitchell, an internationally recognized naturalist and advocate for tuning your senses to the wonders of your environment. Whether your yard consists of a small stretch of grass or a rambling mix of forest and field, Mitchell will introduce you to the wealth of plants, insects, and animals that share your corner of the world. Learn how the behavior at the birdfeeder mirrors that of the wild woods; get an inside view of the rich ecology of the woodpile; learn why you might want to welcome a skunk into your garden. In short, you'll get to know the neighbors you never knew you had who make their homes all around yours. With wisdom and humor, this book reacquaints you with the denizens of your own local habitat.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581572131
• ISBN13: 9781581572131
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Countryman Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

I wish I had written this one!

John Hanson Mitchell obviously, truly loves this subject (as well as his land). He lovingly explores all parts of a small plot of land & the myriad creatures that live & interact there to create a whole ecosystem. He pulls together all the parts in a very entertaining & readable field guide to observing nature.